Back to Alchemy

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Joanne Shewan Textiles

Following a very successful show at Parkside Hall this weekend, I am am back in the Chemistry Lab creating new Eco Printed scarves.

Creative Inspiration

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Joanne Shewan Textiles

My new work-shirts – bring on the creative vibes.

Logwood and Eco Dyed Shirt

Pale Logwood and Eco Dyed Shirt

Logwood Shibori Dyed Shirt

Texture on Textile

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Joanne Shewan Textiles

I really enjoyed creating these new Collographs, especially those printed on textile. Looking forward to working into some of them with stitch etc

Sutrieu Collographs on textile

Sutrieu Collograph

Creating Collograph Plates

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Joanne Shewan Textiles

Have really enjoyed making these Collograph plates based on my French landscapes. Hope they work when printed. Fingers crossed.

Landscape Collograph Plate

Mentmore Arts Festival

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Joanne Shewan Textiles

Fantastic event in support of local charities with over 50 local artists showing and selling their original work. Well worth a visit – especially ANB artists Joanne Bowes and Vicky Johns (not that I am biased!)

Mentmore Arts Festival

Mushrooms for Tea?

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Joanne Shewan Textiles

Had a lovely two days with Jan and Susan making Collograph Prints. It really suits my textiley style. These were based on my Fungi drawings.

We’ve Got the Blues – Part 2

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Joanne Shewan Textiles

Having a little fun building on my Indigo-dyed bases!

Indigo over dyed with Rust

Indigo over dyed with Rust and Blackberries

Coffee and Art – Perfect!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Joanne Shewan Textiles

My work can now be viewed whilst you enjoy a lovely coffee and cake at the Pensieri Cafe, Ram’s Yard, Bedford.

Afterwards why not pop along to the newly refurbished Higgins Gallery, which is almost next door?

What better way to spend a relaxing afternoon?

Pensieri Cafe, Bedford

Pensieri Cafe, Bedford

Pensieri Cafe, Bedford

Priory Tearooms, Dunstable

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Joanne Shewan Textiles

Dunstable Town Council has launched a new project to promote local makers – Showcase Shelving – in the Tourist Information Shop at Priory House, Dunstable.

During March you can see (and buy from) shelves by Joanne Bowes and Jan Drury featuring original art; prints and cards of original art; accessories; jewellery and sketch books.

Plus you can enjoy delicious tea or coffee and homemade cakes and snacks whilst you are there (and admire the recently restored undercroft in the TeaRoom).